Every fall, I watch the same thing happen.

October comes to an end. November begins. And a lot of writers sit down to start drafting a novel and realize they have no idea what they're actually going to write.

It's not that they don't have a story. They do. A great one, even... That is, if they could only figure out how to get it out of their head and onto the page.

But never fear: Prep-tober starts here. 🍂✍️🎉

Join us for a 2-day virtual writing retreat: Color Outside the Lines (Oct. 17 & 18), designed to get your story (and your brain) primed before the fall writing season madness begins. Join us and find the tools, community, and momentum you need to walk into November with a plan instead of a panic.

Mini workshops on craft and mindset. Live Q&A with certified book coaches. Writing sprints with a room full of other writers to help you stay accountable. To yourself, and to your story.

Some people come for the workshops. Some come for the coaching. Some just come to feel less alone in the process. In my experience, everyone leaves with something they didn't have before. Be it confidence, a solid plan, or a newfound passion for their work.

Tickets go on sale Monday. Limited seat will be available at the early bird pricing of $15/day. After those first seats are filled, ticket prices will go up.

TOMORROW! ➡ Want to give your dialogue a boost? 💬

Katherine's good friend and occasional mentor, Judy L Mohr, is offering a class TOMORROW on one of the stickiest points for many writers—DIALOGUE. Judy is a Developmental Editor, award winning author, and pro sarcasm slinger that Katherine highly recommends learning from. She is only charging USD $20.50 and there will be a recording available to all attendees, so no need to skip your lattes or change your Friday evening plans in order to enjoy this mini intensive.

Live on Zoom: Friday September 25, 2026 at 9pm ET
For more information and to register for this webinar (and replay) visit: https://payhip.com/b/Odtae​

🌻 Ready to Bring Your Book to Life?

Have you dreamed of becoming a published author but feel overwhelmed by the self-publishing process? The Sunflower New Author Club (SNAC) helps new authors take the mystery out of publishing with step-by-step guidance, practical resources, support, and encouragement.

From editing and cover design to formatting and uploading your book to Amazon KDP, SNAC breaks the process into manageable steps so you can move from manuscript to published book with greater clarity and confidence.

🎁 A Special Offer for Book Dragon Ink Followers

Curious whether SNAC is right for you? Cindy Ballaro of Sunflower House Publishing is offering Book Dragon Ink followers a complimentary 30-minute publishing consultation to talk about your book, answer your questions, and help you determine your next steps.

Ready to take the next step? Learn more about SNAC at https://sunflowerhousepublishing.systeme.io/getsnac or contact Cindy at sunflowerhousepublishing@yahoo.com to book your complimentary session.

👉The Escape the Plot Forest Summit is mid-October and Book Dragon Ink will be presenting on the nature of crisis in writing. Keep an eye on your inbox for more details closer to the event.

🏡 And for all you cozy readers out there, Book Dragon's Zinzi Bree and Katherine will be moderating three panels at HearthCon on October 3rd and 4th. Join us and chat all things cozy!

Banned Book Week is October 3rd - 10th. Sage has some suggestions on banned books to read, and other actions you can take to support our freedom of expression over on her Substack, Read or Bleed.

And speaking of books, our side quest, Book Dragon Banter, the podcast, has loads of autumn reading recommendations from our eyes to yours. Take a listen!​

Happy Writing!

Your companions in story,
The Book Dragon Ink Team
Sage, Zinzi & Katherine

Want more of our book dragon energy? Visit us at BookDragonInk.com​

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